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Millicent Rogers Museum Announces Karen Chertok As New Executive Director

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Karen Chertok is now the Executive Director of Millicent Rogers Museum. Courtesy/Millicent Rogers Museum

Courtesy/Millicent Rogers Museum

MRM News:

The Millicent Rogers Museum (MRM) is excited to announce the promotion of Karen Chertok to the position of Executive Director. Karen, who has been serving as Interim Director since January, officially steps into this leadership role, bringing her passion for education, community engagement, and museum studies to one of Taos’ most cherished museums.

JonnaLynn Mandelbaum, President of the Millicent Rogers Museum board of directors, Read More

Governor-Backed Site Readiness Bills Will Attract Business

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and New Mexico lawmakers are backing a pair of bills that will make New Mexico more competitive when attracting larger industrial and commercial investments.

The Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness Act, SB 169, and the Utility Pre-Deployment Act, SB170 NMFA Definitions, Funds & Rates, will have their first hearing in the Senate Tax Committee at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18 Introduced by Sen. Michael Padilla, other sponsors on the bill include Reps. Meredith A. Dixon, Joshua N. Hernandez, Joy Garratt, and Sen. Craig W. Brandt. Read More

Op-Ed: About Those Smith’s Marketplace Complaints…

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By TOBIAS HAAG
Los Alamos

I found this letter interesting for a variety of reasons. I have a few perspectives on why LA County decided to allow the only Smith’s Marketplace in New Mexico to operate in Los Alamos. It should be noted that I am not a Smith’s employee, and my comments do not represent the beliefs of the organization.

I have worked in retail and retail management for 17 years, split evenly between Los Alamos and surrounding areas. I am going to say some things that will undoubtedly irritate some of you readers, so please understand I am in no way a representative of Smith’s or Kroger.

My first Read More

Equitable Disclosure Legislation: A Win-Win For New Mexico’s Economy And Business Community

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By NATHAN BROOKS
Albuquerque

New Mexico stands at a pivotal moment to redefine property tax assessments for commercial real estate with fairness and transparency. A groundbreaking new legislative proposal, developed in collaboration between the County Assessors Affiliate and the business community ensures that businesses can plan with confidence while the state secures reliable property tax revenues.

This legislation offers a balanced approach to one of the most critical issues facing commercial property owners today: the unpredictability of property tax increases. By introducing Read More

Fiercely Contested Measure To Raise Minimum Wage To $17 Per Hour Advances

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By MIKE EASTERLING
The Santa Fe New Mexican

A controversial pitch to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage to $17 an hour and do away with the much lower rate employers are currently allowed to pay tipped workers has ignited fierce opposition from business advocates.

House Bill 246, which passed through the Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Thursday, calls for a $5 bump to the current $12 per hour minimum wage rate starting in 2026. It would also require employers to pay tipped workers $17 an hour as well, up from $3 per hour currently required in state law. The measure would also provide for Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Enhancing Beauty At Venusto

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On the job in Los Alamos Receptionist Ariana Hernandez is getting a touch up from Owner/Stylist Diana Rascon Friday afternoon at Venusto Salon in the 555 Oppenheimer Building. In 2013, Rascon founded Venusto Salon, which means to beautify, adorn and make lovely. She graduated from Los Alamos High School and attended Olympian University of Cosmetology in Albuquerque. She excels in colors and use of new and innovative products to give her clients the best in vibrant colors and styles. Hernandez has worked for Rascon since September 2024. Learn more about Venusto Salon at https://www.facebook.com/deevenustosalon/ Read More

New Mexico Press Association Members And Others Provide Public Testimony In Support Of Senate Bills 110 & 111

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Several members of the New Mexico Press Association spent time Thursday at the Roundhouse providing public testimony in support of Senate Bills 110 and 111 to the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee. These bills are sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, and deal with a tax credit for news organizations in addition to a proposal to update protections for reporters’ sources and communications. Briefing the Senate Committee are Senate Majority Leader Wirth, left, and Santa Fe New Mexican Publisher Patrick Dorsey, right. Others providing supportive public Read More

McQuiston: The Hidden Truth About Luxury Cars … What They Don’t Tell You

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Owning a luxury car seems like the ultimate reward—sleek design, cutting-edge technology, and a driving experience unlike any other.

But before you commit, let’s take an honest look at what truly comes with the keys to that high-end vehicle.

The Price Tag is Just the Beginning

  • Most people fixate on the sticker price, but the real cost goes beyond that. From higher taxes to increased registration fees, luxury vehicles come with added expenses that don’t show up in flashy advertisements.

Insurance That Reflects the Brand

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